Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia provides multiple training opportunities and events throughout the year.
Save the Date Announcements
Keep an eye on this page for further registration information.
15th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference
November 6-8 2024 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Join us in 2024 at the Marriott Oceanfront Beach Resort for 46 workshop opportunities from state and national experts with topics for all professional disciplines working against child abuse. We are now accepting proposals for conference. All presenters receive free registration and one night's hotel stay. To send a proposal, click here.
For more information, contact maggie.cullinan@cacva.org
ChildFirst™ Virginia
ChildFirst™ Virginia is a forensic interview week-long training held three times each year at different locations across the state for CAC staff, CPS investigators, detectives and commonwealth attorneys. Remaining sessions for this year will be held July 15-19 in Winchester and September 9-13 in Richmond. Registration for the next session will open in April.
Regional Peer Review Opportunities
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia assembles regional peer review opportunities for professionals in the state of Virginia. The purpose of peer review is to provide forensic interviewers and trained MDT partners with an opportunity to review forensic interviews in a supportive, confidential, environment. This process reinforces the methodologies utilized during forensic interviews, covers specific interview techniques, provides feedback regarding the quality of documentation, and reviews relevant research. In addition, peer review offers an atmosphere to problem-solve, share challenges, and build supportive relationships among those trained. Research shows peer review is the best way for interviewers to sharpen their skills. MDT partners should contact their local CAC for more information.
Northern Virginia Peer Review
Free NOVA State Peer Review-Hosted by SafeSpot CAC
SafeSpot CAC will host NOVA Forensic Interview Peer Review quarterly. Join us for a free peer review opportunity for CAC Forensic Interviewers, CPS, and Law Enforcement to hone their forensic interview skills. This session is for those who have completed a nationally recognized forensic interview protocol training and are expected to regularly attend peer review sessions to maintain and enhance their proficiency. During this peer review, one forensic interview will be presented and feedback will be provided by the group. It is also a time to discuss difficult interview scenarios and review new research.Please register through the Eventbrite links below. Zoom links will be sent out only to those who have registered the day prior to the peer review.
If you have any questions regarding this peer review opportunity, please contact Angela Haslett at angela@safespotfairfax.org.
March 25, 2024
11am-1pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856301620197?aff=oddtdtcreator
June 24, 2024
11am-1pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856302954187?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 23, 2024
11am-1pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856304117667?aff=oddtdtcreator
December 16, 2024
11am-1pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856305541927?aff=oddtdtcreator
